- 3 cups packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Cream together the sugar, shortening and eggs. Add vanilla and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Add to brown sugar mixture and stir until it is a soft dough.
- Roll out, cut with cookie cutters and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.